Faculty of Science News Archive
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CBC: What can you look our for when online banking?
December 2, 2025 —
Dr. Celine Latulipe, professor in the department of computer science at the University of Manitoba, joins CBC's Marcy Markusa to respond to the news of couple who experienced online banking fraud and her research into older adults using online banking.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Big data, big footprint
November 14, 2025 —
Premier Wab Kinew has been dropping hints the province could soon look to position itself as a leader in what some commentators are calling the “fourth industrial revolution.” “All the internet is, is someone else’s computer,” said Dr. John Anderson, computer science professor at the University of Manitoba who has spent his career researching artificial intelligence.
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Classic 107: University of Manitoba student wins Winnipeg Crime Stoppers website redesign challenge
November 12, 2025 —
Hamza Haque, a second-year Bachelor of Science student at the University of Manitoba and a dual-credit graduate of the PTEC/MITT Software Development program, won the challenge with his user-friendly interface, accessibility, and modern design.
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CBC News: Sask. content creator says she’s frustrated after Facebook mistakenly took down 22,000-follower page
November 11, 2025 —
Nevertheless, David Gerhard, head of computer science at the University of Manitoba, says he doubts they will ever reach the level of a human being.
Research and International
From Manitoba to Berlin: Breaking Walls in Antibiotic Resistance!
November 5, 2025 —
Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Luma Clarindo Lopes are heading to the 2025 Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin.
Three UM leaders among 2025 most powerful women in Canada
October 30, 2025 —
Three UM community members have been named among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2025, recognized for their leadership, vision, determination, passion and mentorship of others.
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CBC’s As It Happens Podcast: When a polar bear kills, it doesn’t just eat. It feeds a whole ecosystem
October 29, 2025 —
“If we lose polar bears from the Arctic … nothing can replace that,” Holly Gamblin, Lead author and wildlife biologist at University of Manitoba, told As It Happens host Nil Köksal. “There's no other comparable species that is doing this.”
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The transformative power of the Shad Manitoba experience
October 29, 2025 —
In July 2025, 35 high school students from across Canada joined Shad Manitoba at the University of Manitoba to build their skills, shape their mindset, and gain confidence for an ever-changing world. Shad is a transformational summer program and a launchpad for young innovators, now returning to UM for the third year in a row.
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Wawatay – Transforming Indigenous students’ talent and ambition into success in science
October 29, 2025 —
Wawatay (Anishinaabe for Northern Lights) offers First Nations, Métis and Inuit students the chance to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing into their science degree, while also providing hands-on research and experiential learning opportunities.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
News Release: Polar bears act as crucial providers for Arctic species
October 28, 2025 —
New study shows polar bears annually provide millions of kilograms of food, supporting a vast arctic scavenger network.